Which city is known as city of Thousand Temple?

Kanchipuram
Also known as ‘The City of Thousand Temples’, Kanchipuram is a holy pilgrimage destination located on the banks of the Vegavathi River. It served as the erstwhile capital of Chola Dynasty.

How did Kanchipuram get its name?

Etymology. Kanchipuram was known in early Tamil literature as Kanchi or Kachipedu. In Tamil the word split into two: ka and anchi. Ka means Brahma &anchi means worship, showing that Kanchi stands for the place where Lord Varadharaja Perumal Temple was worshipped by Lord Brahma.

What is Kanchipuram known for?

Located about 75 km from Chennai in Tamilnadu state of southern India, Kanchipuram is a temple town renowned for its majestic temple architecture and Silk sarees. Of the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu (DivyaDesams), 14 are located in Kanchipuram.

Which is known as Golden city of India?

Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer means the Hill Fort of Jaisal. Jaisalmer is sometimes called the “Golden City of India” because the yellow sandstone used throughout the architecture of both the fort and the town below, imbues both with a certain golden-yellow light.

Which temple is situated in Kanchipuram?

KUMARAKOTTAM MURUGAN TEMPLE Sri Kumara Kottam temple is located in Kancheepuram, one of India’s seven “moksha-puris” or sacred cities where salvation may be obtained.

What is Kanchipuram PIN code?

631502
Kanchipuram/Zip codes

Who built the temple Kanchi?

Narasimhavarman II
The temple was built around 700 CE with additions in the 8th- and restorations in later centuries. It is the first structural temple built in South India by Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha), and who is also known as Rajasimha Pallaveswaram. His son, Mahendravarman III, completed the front façade and the gopuram (tower).

Who built Kanchipuram Temple?

Pallava king Rajasimha
Built by the Pallava king Rajasimha (reign 700-728 CE and otherwise known as Narasimhavarman II) it is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The sandstone structure is enclosed within a highly decorative wall which has interior niches forming 58 separate shrines containing figures of Shiva, Parvati, and Skanda.

Is Kanchipuram a city?

Kanchipuram, also called Conjeeveram, city, northern Tamil Nadu state, southeastern India. It is located on the Palar River, about 25 miles (40 km) east-southeast of Arcot and on the road and rail routes between Chennai (Madras; northeast) and Bengaluru (Bangalore; west) in Karnataka state.

Is fondly called as little Japan?

The town of Sivakasi is a leader in the areas of printing, fireworks, and safety matches. It was fondly called as “Little Japan” by Jawaharlal Nehru. It contributes to 80\% of India’s fireworks production.